NASHVILLE, Tenn. - With prices escalating for top players, the Mariners are remaining flexible in their efforts to land at least one big prize.

Sources confirmed Tuesday that the Mariners have contacted the agents for both Raul Ibanez and Jason Bay with the aim of signing one of the veteran outfielders for a reduced rate. That could be part of a two-pronged strategy that would help the Mariners allocate remaining resources toward signing a top-line outfielder from a list that includes Nick Swisher, Michael Bourn and Josh Hamilton.

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